Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition (KSEC)

The Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition is a member-led grassroots organization that connects and empowers young Kentuckians to take action for a just, environmentally sustainable Kentucky.

Founded in 2007, KSEC creates inclusive, anti-oppressive, and accessible spaces where young people conduct peer-to-peer education, self-organize, and advocate for policies that put people over profit. In a state where many youth feel compelled to leave, KSEC helps young people envision and shape a Kentucky where they can stay and thrive.

Grants

Engaging Youth in Just Transition

Over the next few years KSEC will continue to educate young Kentuckians about the issues that are impacting them, empower members with grassroots
organizing skills, and show collective power through running campaigns at the campus, local, and state levels.

Amount

$25,000

Year(s)

2018-2019

Region

Kentucky

Primary Approach

Just Transition in Eastern Kentucky

New Economy Coalition CommonBound Conference

Travel to the New Economy Coalition's 2018 Annual Member Meeting and CommonBound conference in St. Louis, Missouri.

Amount

$884

Year(s)

2018

Region

Kentucky

Primary Approach

Travel

Engaging Youth in Just Transition

In the 2017-2018 year, the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition is launching a new two-year strategic objective: “We will resist all new threats to our communities and our environment. We will no longer be ignored.” This work is subdivided into three areas; educate, connect, and show our power.

Amount

$25,000

Year(s)

2017-2018

Region

Kentucky

Primary Approach

Just Transition in Eastern Kentucky

Delegation of Young Kentuckians to the People's Climate March

Travel to participate in the People's Climate March in Washington DC.

Amount

$1,776.93

Year(s)

2017

Region

Kentucky

Primary Approach

Travel

Engaging Youth in Just Transition

The first phase of this project starts by interviewing various environmental and social justice organizations in Appalachia and across the country to determine the "best and brightest" solutions that are being discussed around economic transition. We will then vet those ideas through many young people in the region using a variety of tactics including campus tours, online participation, and a series of Youth Assemblies co-hosted by the STAY Project. The second phase of the project will include presenting our findings to partners and peers.

Amount

$25,000

Year(s)

2016-2017

Region

Kentucky

Primary Approach

Just Transition in Eastern Kentucky

Engaging Youth in Just Transition

Increase engagement between the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition and Just Transition leaders in Eastern Kentucky while building a youth presence at the forefront of the movement and space for young environmentalists and proressives to connect and use their collective power to build the future they see for the region

Amount

$25,000

Year(s)

2015

Region

Kentucky

Primary Approach

Just Transition in Eastern Kentucky

Two-Day GIFT Conference in Baltimore, Maryland

Travel to participate in the GIFT Money for Our Movements social justice fundraising conference in Baltimore, Maryland

Amount

$945

Year(s)

2014

Region

Kentucky

Primary Approach

Travel

Building Kentucky Youth Power 2014

Work of young environmentalists in Kentucky to push for a just transition to renewable energy on their campuses and build political power to elect new leaders, sustain economies, and stand in solidarity with those on the frontlines in the Appalachian Region

Amount

$25,000

Year(s)

2014

Region

Kentucky

Primary Approach

Just Transition in Eastern Kentucky

Kentucky Power Shift

Project designed to train and empower 500 Kentucky youth by bringing them Power Shift 2013